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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 777.32 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 777.32 and 153.04 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 777.32 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/777.32 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 777.32 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 118,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,961.05/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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